Michigan lawmakers passed a stopgap bill to avoid a state shutdown, with ongoing negotiations on the budget. The measure was signed by Governor Whitmer.

Michigan's MDOT begins a week-long resurfacing project on M-29 in New Baltimore, with detours and partial road closures planned; the $3.2 million initiative also includes sidewalk and traffic signal upgrades and is expected to support 31 jobs.

Monroe County Community College was evacuated due to a bomb threat, with Michigan State Police searching the campus. Classes were canceled for the day.

A truck driver faces charges for a crash in Michigan that killed three members of the Putman family, known from "Meet the Putmans," and injured others.

S&P Global and Fitch Ratings reaffirmed Sterling Heights' AA bond rating, highlighting its stable finances, sound management, and progressive fiscal policies, which are expected to lower funding costs for public initiatives.

The Ann Arbor Fire Department successfully rescued a hospital worker trapped in an elevator 30 feet down, avoiding significant structural damage to the hospital.

The trial for two men charged with the murder of a Rochester Hills jeweler started, with details of the victim's wife's traumatic experience and the examination of evidence proceeding.

Montcalm County deputies arrested Nathen Beemer, 24, after bomb threats targeted credit unions and a high school; he faces multiple felony charges.

A Taylor man is charged with felonies, including assault and unlawful imprisonment of his girlfriend, after allegedly attacking and forcing her into a vehicle.

A truck's hydraulic lift damaged a Livingston County bridge; debris hit a car, but there were no injuries. MDOT is assessing repairs, and the area is partially closed.

Absentee ballots are available for the November 4 Michigan general election, allowing all eligible voters to participate, with a request deadline of November 3.

A man was tased and arrested after fleeing police who responded to a reported assault on I-94 in Detroit; the female victim had a leg laceration but refused medical treatment.

Detroit community asked to help find Fredrick Harvey, 60, missing since August 24 with schizophrenia. Suggestions of his appearance were not detailed. The police and family urge anyone with information to contact them.